Free Teen Night!
Come and have a RAD Time
At
Us Too Center
November 2nd
7pm to 9pm
Enjoy music performed by The Expressions
Come and meet new people, socialize, play in the gym and enjoy music, dancing and singing.
Please share this information with all your teens. If you know of anyone who might benefit from this program please feel free to share the information.
About Us Too
Us Too Center: Making a difference in the lives of children with developmental delays
Us Too Gymnastics was founded in 2004 by two young mothers who knew firsthand the importance of adding FUN to the daily routine of a child living with a disability. Utilizing their personal backgrounds, the mothers knew gymnastics classes could also be a therapeutic, safe, non-clinical environment for children with special needs. In addition, they determined that while children participated in specifically designed classes, the parents/guardians could receive an opportunity for respite from constant care, support connection from parents in similar situations, and perhaps even share transportation.
Over time we have progressed to a full service center – To support families in meeting the numerous needs of their children all under one roof.
Mission Statement
Us Too Center is dedicated to providing a warm environment for children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families to receive a range of therapeutic and recreational activities to meet their individual needs all in one location.
Needs Statement:
Community Indicators 2008, prepared by the Orange County, California Business Council, show 3 to 5 % of children in Orange County have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyper Activity). The U.S. Census Bureau published a report in 2007 stating nearly 10,000 children ages 5 to 15 living in Orange County, California have been professionally diagnosed with autism, Down syndrome or some form of developmental disability.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 1 in 150 children are diagnosed as having an Autism Spectrum Disorder. In 2009 Autism Speaks reports 1 in 110 children, 1 in 70 boys are diagnosed as having an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Autism Society of America reports
•1 percent of the population of children in the U.S. ages 3-17 have an autism spectrum disorder.
•1 to 1.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder.
•Fastest-growing developmental disability; 1,148% growth rate.
These children endure stigmatization and/or bullying on a daily basis. Many are emotionally shattered; most have a poor self-image and ALL are vulnerable. In addition, many of the children need specific occupational, physical, speech and behavior therapy. Some of these services are provided in the school district, but not all, not always, and often minimal. Also, attempts to provide services in school settings lead to further separation and stigmatization in “Special” classes, while these children are routinely avoided by youth service agencies because of the difficulties involved and specialized training that is required to provide effective service.
Children with high-functioning disabilities benefit from supplemental therapy to make steady progress. A major problem, however, is the cost of these services.
At the same time, these children have an almost superhuman resilience and represent a vast store of potential that, if channeled in positive ways, can greatly benefit society.
Overall Vision:
Us Too Center provides a warm environment for children with developmental delays and disabilities to receive a range of therapeutic and recreational activities all under one roof.
Overall Goal:
Us Too Center has a staff consisting of a speech therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, clinical psychologist, behavior analyst and therapists who provide assessments and ongoing treatment for children with developmental delays and disabilities.
The center provides toddlers and children to age nineteen of any ethnicity an opportunity to learn, develop and have fun in an atmosphere that suits their specific needs, while providing a comfortable environment for both parent/caregiver and child.
25 Spectrum Pointe Dr #405 Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 716-1970
Us Too Center
www.ustoocenter.org
ustoogymnastics@yahoo.com
949-716-1970 phone
949-716-1972 fax
